Franzen Should Bounce Back After Slow Finish
On Feb. 2 of last season Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen had a career night scoring five goals during 7-5 win against the Ottawa Senators.
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On Feb. 2 of last season Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen had a career night scoring five goals during 7-5 win against the Ottawa Senators.
Niklas Kronwall has no interest in exploring the free-agent market in 2012 and hopes to sign a contract extension at some point this season.
Stefan Liv, a once-promising goaltending prospect for the Wings, was among those who died in the Sept. 7 plane crash in Russia involving KHL club Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
It happened halfway around the world, but one of the worst-ever tragedies involving a sports team hit close to home for the Red Wings.
A Russian jet carrying a top hockey team slammed into a riverbank moments after takeoff Wednesday, killing at least 43 people including former Red Wings Ruslan Salei and Brad McCrimmon.
Over the past decade -- and especially over the past five seasons -- the Western Conference has been dominated by a small handful of teams, particularly at the top of the regular season standings.
The Wings renewed their affiliation agreement with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL through the 2011-12 season.
Mickey Redmond knew it was over. He came roaring down the right wing like countless times when he encountered St. Louis Blues' defenseman Barcley Plager.
Brendan Smith appears ready for the NHL. The highly-skilled, 22-year-old puck-moving defenseman would be preparing for his first NHL season in many organizations.
The list is headed by heavy fisted Wade Belak, who spent most of his brawling career with the Maple Leafs.
ts used in NHL games could be changing as soon as this season. While the size of the nets isn't going to be altered, the depth is likely to undergo a makeover.
So the national television game schedules were released by the NHL on Thursday, and all in all it's what you would expect. It features a lot of the Red Wings, Bruins, Capitals, Flyers, Blackhawks, Rangers and Penguins -- the usual suspects.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expects the league to review its substance abuse and behavioral health program after the deaths of two players over the summer.
Newly-acquired defenseman Mike Commodore considered wearing uniform No. 64 to pay homage to the iconic Commodore 64 personal computer, but ultimately decided it would be too gimmicky and decided to wear No. 22.
The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association, along with Joe Kocur and celebrity friends, will host its 3rd Annual Charity Softball Tournament on Saturday, August 6, open to all community members.
New York Rangers player Sean Avery is out on bail after he was arrested in California on allegations he shoved an officer at his Hollywood Hills home.
The Wings' 23-man roster for the start of the 2010-11 season is set. They are not looking to sign any more free agents to NHL contracts and don't expect to make a trade in the off-season.
Chris Chelios played in four different Olympic games and spent 26 seasons in the NHL, including the 2009-10 season where he appeared in seven games with the Atlanta Thrashers at the age of 48.
The Wings signed veteran goaltender Ty Conklin to a one-year, $750,000 deal to be their backup goalie to Jimmy Howard.
For those hoping to see Commodore 64 on the ice this season, it looks like your 80s flashback won't happen.
For the third-straight year, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman enjoyed a pay raise last year as the NHL's head honcho.
And now there are just two... On Tuesday afternoon at the Kris Draper retirement press conference I was talking to former Wing and current 97.1 staff member Darren McCarty about the "glory years" of Detroit hockey.
In an announcement that shocked nobody, Red Wings center Kris Draper announced his retirement on Tuesday, hanging up his skates after 20 seasons, the last 17 in Detroit.
Stoney and I peppered the owner with questions ranging from trading for a pitcher to the jobs that GM Dave Dombrowski and skipper Jim Leyland are doing.
After 17 seasons as a Red Wing,Kris Draper announced his retirement from the NHL in a press conference at Joe Louis Arena.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The prosecutor's office says a charging decision will be made after the request is reviewed.
A Michigan man was charged after he allegedly threatened Republicans during a call to the state Capitol.
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security is urging people to avoid the area of W. Ellsworth and State roads.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Jarvis Butts entered a guilty plea during a pretrial conference on Thursday in the Third Circuit Court, court records show.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
An 18-year-old was taken into custody after one person was stabbed last week on Oakland University's campus, police said in an update on Thursday.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The prosecutor's office says a charging decision will be made after the request is reviewed.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Good morning Family, TGIF!!! Looking at a great kickoff to the warming weekend!! Mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 37. A little breezy through the afternoon but still lovely. Staying dry all weekend as temps continue to warm into the upper 30's and low 40's by Sunday. Thank you High pressure!! Warmer next week with temps heading into the 50's by Wednesday with the next chance for rain moving in. So my suggestion is, time to wash the ashy car!!! Great streak of days to get that winter off the ride!! In the words of Ludacris..."Roll OUT"!! Happy Valentine's Day Weekend!
The FBI says it is increasing the reward in the search for Nancy Guthrie. The search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie entered its 12th day.
Warmer air arrives quickly starting Friday afternoon.
An 18-year-old was taken into custody after one person was stabbed last week on Oakland University's campus, police said in an update on Thursday.
Police and fire crews on Thursday responded to a reported gas leak in the Ann Arbor-Pittsfield Township area.